——— Optimizing Hydronic Heating Efficiency by re-applying Natural, Gravity-Assisted Convection ———
The Neo-Gravity Hydronic Heating APPLIANCE!
U.S. Patent 10,690,356 – Canada 2,964,131
Introduction: All Hydronic Heating Systems are inherently convective … Heated water rises and cooler water sinks. A century ago all water-based heating systems (heated water or steam) were fully self-convective. Merely provide heat energy to a boiler to match heating demands. An iron boiler, piping, radiation, thermostat and fuel burner was all required. Absolute simplicity, durability, reliability and performance!
The Problem: The Heating Industry has since devolved into an aggregate of individual hydronic heating component suppliers. Trade personnel are “trained” by manufacturers and suppliers. The only “process” documentation provided is the “Boiler Installation Diagram”, functionally an unenforced “suggested hydronic component sequential placement diagram” per this Career Process Engineer’s interpretation. Consequently, all contemporary hydronic heating systems are over-configured, over-priced and underperforming.
The Strategy: Emulating the Gravity Hydronic Heating System and applying to contemporary housing is the ideal. Fortunately perimeter baseboard radiation is in general use and is still the most efficient heat transfer technology. Adapting and applying complimentary remaining components and methods complete the effort.
The Modular Appliance: An Appliance by definition aggregates and configures process components into a process-optimized and cost-effective device. The hydronic heating elements of Boiler, Distribution and Radiation can be modularly defined as Boiler, Supply & Return Assemblies, specifically configured and stocked to an application. These can then be deployed to a site for a day-cycle system replacement/installation. “Roll it in, stand it up and stretch the pipes & wires.”
Product Development: Boiler, Supply & Return Assemblies have been fully methodized, sourced, tooled and field installed into 20 diverse, monitored residential/commercial “Beta Sites” over 12 years. Our evolved product has now accrued over 1 million hours of field operation without a single appliance-related service interruption! USPTO & Canada Patents with 14 Claims have been secured without challenge to affirm and secure our efforts.
Economics: These appliance values will vary with individual applications, locales and logistics.
- Delivers heating energy to radiation at $25.00/MBTU (2025 Data), a 22% reduction in regional average for oil heating systems per NH DOE Publication.
- Distribution Energy Consumption of 8-13 Watts in operation, a 90+% reduction.
- Observed maintenance interval of 5 years maximum.
- Projected Economic Life of 40 years minimum.
- Installation Cost of 80% or less of regional average observed vs. lesser performing.
Availability: Currently partially built to stock, subject to application. All inquiries welcomed.
Our Slogan: “We put ‘Automatic Transmissions’ on Boilers!“™
New Website Items:
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- Our Journey: EMULATING GRAVITY HEATING – Biomimicry
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- Calling it out: HYDRONIC HEATING DISTRIBUTION – The Energy Hog
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- Our recent Article 2022 CONSUMER HEATING STRATEGY – “Weathering the Storm”
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- Our Benchmark Article APPLYING BIOMIMICRY TO HYDRONIC HEATING
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- The new HTP Superstor® Ultra MAX Indirect Water Heater is now standard on all our systems! (See Video)
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- Our Recent Blog: “OIL HYDRONIC HEATING IS CHEAPEST – For The “Smart” Consumer“.
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- Our Commentary on: “The 2019 Annual Boiler Report” – Reading Between the Lines
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- Our Published Trade Article “Introducing a True Delta-T ECM Hydronic Heating Appliance” in ACHR News December 10, 2018!
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- “In The Media” Button – Our Feature Article “Beyond AFUE Toward Delta-T Hydronic Heating System Efficiency” as published in “Plumbing Engineer” May, 2016
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